IX. Graduate Programs

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

Courses

This course will explore research communication through practical experience. The course will be part of the SPARK program
in which students write, edit and coordinate a variety of news publications that highlight University of Guelph research activities
for a wide range of audiences.

Restriction(s):

Limited to HHNS MSc course work and project students only. Instructor consent required.

Students will develop their scientific communication skills by translating a specific body of knowledge on a chosen topic
into a seminar. The class will also explore scientific process-oriented concepts and issues such as effective scientific communication
and dissemination of results.

Building on an information base in nutrition, biochemistry and physiology, the course comprises selected research topics pertaining
to the importance of nutrition as a determinant of health throughout the life span. Distinction will be drawn between the
metabolic basis of nutrient essentiality and the health protectant effects of nutraceuticals.

This course provides the student with an opportunity to study a topic of choice and involves literature research on a chosen
topic. The course may stand alone (MSc thesis and PhD students) or provide the background information for an experimental
approach to the topic (MSc course work and project students).

This course considers the relation of nutraceuticals, functional foods, designer foods, medical foods and food additives to
foods and drugs. The course emphasizes the development and commercialization of nutraceuticals.

This course prepares students to develop an innovative product or service from conceptualization to market entry considering
regulatory, product development, safety/efficacy and market readiness issues. The course applies and integrates the concepts
defined in HHNS*6400

This course emphasizes the role nutrients play as modulators of gene expression at the molecular level. The mechanisms by
which nutrients modulate gene expression through specific cell signalling cascades are examined. (offered annually)

This course will use both review articles and the primary literature to build a broad base of understanding of the cardiovascular
and respiratory systems as well as explore current research in specific areas in this knowledge paradigm. Further, this course
will build research skills through by strengthening critical analysis skills and both oral and written communication skills
through learning about the cardiovascular and respiratory system and how they integrate.

A discussion of recent concepts in the relationships among nutrition, exercise and metabolism. Information from the molecular
to the whole-body level will be presented with a focus on understanding nutrition and exercise in the human. Emphasis is placed
on the development and testing of experimental hypotheses in these areas of research.

Advanced topics will be presented to establish an in-depth understanding of current investigations in nutrition and exercise.
Based on the integrated understanding of nutrition and exercise developed in HHNS*6700, the focus of this course will be to
develop the student's ability to independently analyze original research investigations.

This course will provide students with a breadth of knowledge and understanding across the research frontiers pursued by the
integrative biomechanics and neurophysiology group. Students will be given opportunity to practice and improve oral and written
communication skills and provide constructive feedback to their peers. Additionally, this class will engage students in dialogue
around topics pertinent to designing and conducting successful experiments such as hypothesis generation and ethical and practical
considerations.

This course develops a comprehensive understanding of methods and analysis related to research in biomechanics & neuroscience.
Critical evaluation and application of basic signal to noise processing and electromyography is a priority. The course uses
labs, assignments, and critical review of primary literature articles to develop a strong research foundation. Scientific
writing and oral communication skills are emphasized via written reports and presentations, and numeracy throughout the course
in data and lab assignments.

This course develops a comprehensive understanding of methods and analysis related to research in biomechanics & neuroscience.
Critical evaluation and application of 3D kinematics and programming/modelling is a priority. The course uses labs, assignments,
and critical review of primary literature articles to develop a strong research foundation. Scientific writing and oral communication
skills are emphasized via written reports and presentations, and numeracy throughout the course in data and lab assignments.

Working with a faculty advisor, students will gain experience in basic aspects of scientific research. This will be accomplished
through experience of one or more components of the scientific method in a laboratory setting. Objective outcomes will be
evaluated and will include documentation of the experience in a written report.

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will gain practical experience in discipline-specific aspects of research.
This will be accomplished through experience in a pre-arranged practicum in an applied setting. Objective outcomes will be
evaluated and will include documentation of the experience in a written report.

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor and building on knowledge gained from Basic or Applied Research Techniques and
Processes, students will carry out a specific research project to its completion. Results will be documented in a written
report and communicated through a scientific poster.